The Best Clothing

[Bunkerville Bee Keeper]

Does anyone have a real strong opinion on the "best" type of hat, veil, and bee suit? I think I prefer a jumpsuit. Thanks, BBK

[Beregondo]

In summer I don't wear a suit, and often don't wear a veil.
In cooler weather, I wear a vented helmet and excelsior veil.
In cool weather my extra layers of clothing have been enough protection from stings, in warmer weather my bees seldom try to sting.
I *try* to get stung every week or two, though, as it seems to help lessen the pain of a knee injury that often bothers me otherwise.
(I usually have to provoke the sting)

[LeonardS]

I purchased the ventilated Mann Lake suit last Spring and did not get one sting while wearing it. I was filling my feeders without a suit one day and did get a sting on the wrist.....my only sting of the year.

[beedeetee]

I will put a jacket on before anything else, mostly because it is the fastest. I don't know how hot it gets in Bunkerville, but that might make me want just a veil. I haven't worn my suit in many years.

[giant pumpkin peep]

I just got an ultrabreeze as a early christmas gift, and I must say im pretty impressed. I havn't been able to actually use it yet, but I cant really tell how a bee would sting me through it.

[taydeko]

Once I developed an allergy to bee stings, I got an ultrabreeze suit. I haven't been stung with it on yet, and it is a LOT more comfortable than my old coverall style of suit. I did get one bee inside my veil one time because I ddin't get the veil closure done right. That was pretty scary!

Ted